BB: LEC: Little East Conference

[Tanaka]

I here to say I been to many LEC games over several last years. Great college baseball, some of best around.  Only thing is there seems to be a lot of cheerleading from players and coaches. Why is that?

[Rick Vaughn]

Like skirts and pompoms?  And your point is?

[Tanaka]

Point is...acting that way is extremely "bush" and it is surprising to see so much of it from a conference touted as being one of the best in the nation...and even more surprising from the so-called "top" teams who do it the most and therefore look the worst.

[hockeyfan77]

Point is...acting that way is extremely "bush" and it is surprising to see so much of it from a conference touted as being one of the best in the nation...and even more surprising from the so-called "top" teams who do it the most and therefore look the worst.

You join this site to add this??? what great info: thanks...    Every team that I saw this play this year did this...The team that won the National title did this... ST Joe's is famous for this...What you are trying to say in the last line is that Eastern, Keen and USM aren't good?? If not than why is "top" in quotes...I bet RIC and/or U-Mass Boston would have give better showings in the regionals that Castleton and St Joe's...

[Rick Vaughn]

It's a way to be good.  It's always been my belief that if you are an average hitting team with very good speed, but you chatter a lot and get on the opposing pitcher then you are a very good offensive team in D3 baseball.  I saw this a few years ago from a NC Wesleyan team that made the World Series.

[EasternCtFan]

This is a dumb topic to talk about and I can't believe you really think this Rick Vaughn. Pitchers dont even pay attention to this stuff.

[Rick Vaughn]

I'm not saying its that simple and I know most good pitchers ignore the ra-ra stuff, but I have seen team that are below average bats and run well at least try to rattle the opposing team through chatter.  These teams lose all credibility if you jump on them early and shut down their running game.  Shuts them up pretty quickly.  They are just teams with less talent trying to compensate.

I'm not trying to support Tanaka, just explain why some teams are ra-ra on the bench.

[Jim Dixon]

I know that if I am cheering on my teammates in our softball league, I keep my mind in the game.  I suspect if I were playing college baseball, the same routine would benefit me also. 

The enthusiasm on the bench is one reason to enjoy the game.

[soxfan42585]

Chattah is good stuff.  If you don't like it you aren't out to enjoy it.  Sitting there not saying anything "because you are too good for that Bush League crap" is, in my eyes, trying to act big league.   We are talking about d3 college ball.  You should cheer and you shouldn't Pimp a homer.  You should [play hard, slide hard, bunt, steal, heckle and do whatver you can to help your team win.  I suppose standing at home plate watching a homer sail of some slob who threw a fastball that Tim Wakefield's would soar past is fantastic.  Too good for the game is too good to play d3.  New England has one of the top regions.  Crazy how that works.  Full props to the kids out there in early April screaming BACK!!! on some lefty's horrible third throw over- just to keep warm (it is afterall cold enough to shatter a metal bat on a bunt attempt.)


Keep playing ball, keep pulling for your boys and if you want to sit around while on the bench, play summerball.  (the hootin and hollerin is for the bars after)

Having a team screaming at you from your own side or the other side gets you fired up and it is a big part of the game.  It adds emotion, fun and competitive spirit.  Plus, a well timed, original jab is awesome.

"Stick to the mustard...tough to Ketchup!!"

"Can I help you?  No, thanks, just looking."

[ecfaninri]

I agree, sox fan, chatter is part of the fun... stay in the game... if you're bored, take up bowling or bingo.  You're playing a game - a game.. don't forget emotion plays a big part in motivating yourself and teammates. If you can't get excited about a game of baseball - n matter what level - time to devote your time and efforts into something else.

[dgilblair]

Congratulations to USM coach Flaherty on his son Ryan being drafted in the first round (41st overall) by the Cubs.

[wordsmith]

Congratulations to USM coach Flaherty on his son Ryan being drafted in the first round (41st overall) by the Cubs.

Funny story related to Ryan Flaherty. Several years back my son was recruited to play baseball at USM. After a practice or two in the fall we spoke by phone. I asked him about the talent level. At that time Marshall, Delorme, Lang, et al were there and Delomre was a 2 time All-American.

So he talks about a couple of the better known kids, then he says, you know dad, there is this one kid, I don't know his name but he is the best player here, by far. He isn't very big, but man can he field and hit.

So a couple more days go by and we talk again. I ask him, did you ever figure out who that kid was, is he a freshman? He tells me, nope that is Coach Flaherty's son and he is a sophmore, in high school. We both had a real good chuckle. But that shows you the difference between really good players and great ones. The players know first.

Ryan is a great kid and we wish him the very best. Apples don't fall far from the tree.

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[wordsmith]

Sorry for the double posting, but this just hit my radar screen. Congrats to another good guy. Way to go Chevy.

http://www.keeneowls.com/sports/bsb/2007-08/news/20080610Goldglove


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[hockeyfan77]

Congratulations to USM coach Flaherty on his son Ryan being drafted in the first round (41st overall) by the Cubs.

Funny story related to Ryan Flaherty. Several years back my son was recruited to play baseball at USM. After a practice or two in the fall we spoke by phone. I asked him about the talent level. At that time Marshall, Delorme, Lang, et al were there and Delomre was a 2 time All-American.

So he talks about a couple of the better known kids, then he says, you know dad, there is this one kid, I don't know his name but he is the best player here, by far. He isn't very big, but man can he field and hit.

So a couple more days go by and we talk again. I ask him, did you ever figure out who that kid was, is he a freshman? He tells me, nope that is Coach Flaherty's son and he is a sophmore, in high school. We both had a real good chuckle. But that shows you the difference between really good players and great ones. The players know first.

Ryan is a great kid and we wish him the very best. Apples don't fall far from the tree.

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This is a true...Saw he play many times and he is a great player...Nice kid and when he was the bat boy, I know of him giving hints to some of the USM hitters...I won't say who though...

[Old Man]

Hey DGILBLAIR....

How is Shawn doing?  Hope he is doing well.  i have had the oppurtunity to watch him play for the past 3 years and one of the "BEST KIDS" not to mention the best player(s) in the LEC.  Has he had surgeries yet?  I know he was banged up by the end of the year.  He is a class act and that comes from the parents.  Hope he is doing well and getting ready for a good Senior Year.

OM